Data verified by Bookimed as of January 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 35 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2024–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.
Prof. Dr. Zafer Orkun Toktas, a professor-level neurosurgeon specializing in advanced epilepsy surgery, performs this VNS procedure. It is offered at the Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility with established neurosurgical expertise. The all-inclusive package costs approximately $24,000, which covers the VNS surgery, 4 days of hospitalization for continuous monitoring, and airport transfers along with a flight ticket.
This comprehensive epilepsy assessment includes both a high-resolution brain MRI and a 12-hour EEG monitoring session for detailed seizure analysis. Dr. Gulsah Ozturk Ozluk, a neurosurgeon with training from Johns Hopkins University, provides an individualized diagnostic program at the JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital. The all-inclusive package costs around $2,000 and covers specialist consultation, a private patient room, and VIP transfers, with interpreter support also available.
Assoc. Prof. Ramazan Uyar, a 2018 Young Scientist Award winner for VNS research, activates the device on the same day for personalized therapy. The procedure uses digital neuronavigation for precise electrode placement at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. This health tourism-certified center has treated over 1,000 VNS patients. The package, priced at about $21,000, covers a 5-night hospital stay with full board, pre-op MRI/CT scans, and VIP airport transfers. Recovery typically involves 1-2 weeks locally, with full healing in 4-6 weeks.
This all-inclusive $28,000 package covers the VNS device, surgery, and a full 7-day hospital stay for assessment and monitoring. Professor Erhan Arslan, an academic neurosurgeon, performs the minimally invasive implantation of the programmable electrical stimulation system at the TÜV SÜD-accredited VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. The fee includes surgeon and anesthesiologist costs, pre-operative tests, and airport transfers. Post-implantation, stimulation parameters are personalized through dedicated follow-up programming sessions for optimized therapy.
This therapy uses drugs to control seizures, helping patients lead normal, active lives.
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Day 1:
Arrival in the country.
Transfer from the airport to the 5* hotel.
Day 2:
Consultation with a neurologist.
Preparation for Electroencephalography (EEG).
Undergoing an EEG test.
Day 3:
Consultation with a surgeon.
Discussion of the Vagus nerve stimulation procedure.
Day 4:
Pre-operation process.
Anesthesia administration.
Undergoing Vagus nerve stimulation.
Procedure takes about 1-2 hours.
Day 5:
Post-operation observation in the clinic.
Monitoring of vitals and recovery progress.
Day 6:
Discharge from the clinic.
Transfer from the clinic to the hotel.
Week 1-2:
Rest and recovery in the hotel.
Follow-up consultation with the surgeon.
Week 3-4:
Gradual return to non-strenuous activities.
Continuation of recovery at home.
Please note that each patient"s recovery timeline and process may vary based on individual health conditions and the specific details of the procedure.
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